Looks like it's time for the school board to give Carole one of those talks that begins with, "You have done so much for Portland, but you have so many talents that are needed by so many other districts ..."

My understanding is that this is about the union wanting to control the setting of the schedule rather than the administrators. Working 5/7ths--union (71.4%)of the day allows for a whole lot more coffee swilling than 6/8--district (75%)

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/superintendent/770.htmCarole Smith has served as superintendent of Portland Public Schools since October 2007. PPS serves 47,000 students -- 42,000 in 85 district schools and 5,000 in focus/alternative, community-based and special services programs as well as public charter schools.

Just received the ballot in the mail this PM already filled in the No's and ready to mail it back tomorrow. As a fourth generation educator hope none of the family finds out. (At least they are down the valley and figure Portland needs its comeuppance every once in awhile.)

Road Work

Miles run year to date: 5
At this date last year: 3
Total run in 2017: 113
In 2016: 155
In 2015: 271
In 2014: 401
In 2013: 257
In 2012: 129
In 2011: 113
In 2010: 125
In 2009: 67
In 2008: 28
In 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269